The Glasshouse Inn in Forest of Dean

My partner and I came here for a late lunch on a Saturday, the staff where awesome and the food was fantastic as was the atmosphere inside and outside (beer garden). Amazing - thank you!! Would highly recommend :)

Lovely dining experience, we were made to feel very welcome and the food was fantastic. Great choice of specials too. Lots of character and endless curiosities to look at inside.

Couldn't off done anymore all was very good from the quality portion size was generous starters mains and desert will be visiting again very soon

Fabulous country pub, great food, great service and perfect location. My first visit and not the last

Lovely location so quiet and relaxing- pub is great, stuck in time

Very quaint old inn and warm and welcoming, lots of separate spaces to sit and enjoy food, drinks and chat.

Went out for Evening Meal Friday 22nd November. The whole place is exceptional, & cosy Staff are lovely service with a Smile nothing to much trouble The food is to die for presentation quality & excellent value for money Credit to the whole team who work hard making this place a must visit

Wonderful pub, we enjoyed a lovely meal in a cosy corner near the fire. Fantastic atmosphere and such friendly and attentive staff.

This pub is pretty much the only thing for miles around. It's good if you like fish to eat, and enjoy looking at a lot of stuffed dead animals. The food's quite expensive for what it is, But it's a beautiful spot and interesting staff. It's very relaxed.

Only dropped in for lunch before a walk along the riverside. Nice location and pub food.

What a gem of a place! The atmosphere, the service and the food are fantastic. Fish dishes are particularly impressive, which makes Glasshouse really stand out among alternatives in the area. The whole sea bass I had was beautifully fresh and cooked to perfection - the pictures speak louder than words. It's tucked away from A40 in a beautiful location, and it should be a destination restaurant for a wonderful experience both in winter and in summer!

The setting and building are wonderful. There's plenty of space outside to sit, with many covered. A delightful spot to unwind. We arrived late Friday evening, the restaurant was busy, but they managed to squeeze us in. They had a couple of decent beers on tap, and the wine list was well-priced and varied. The food, though, that was truly excellent. They use local produce where they can, and it's cooked to perfection. It's much more than a gastropub, more decent restaurant, and priced accordingly. The staff were also friendly and knowledgeable. We enjoyed ourselves so much we booked to return the following evening. This time we had the rib-eye steaks. They were cooked exactly as ordered. The only minor gripe was that they were served on a bed of fried onions and mushrooms, which made the plate a little greasy. But that's a minor quibble, as the meat was rightly the star.

Only had drink but food looked lovely

I think this pub serves the best food in the Forest of Dean. The service is also second to none. The menu serves local sourced food, and I could eat everything on the menu. You certainly won't be disappointed.

We turned up hoping for a table without any booking, we were lucky! staff were very welcoming and the food excellent, lovely vintage style country pub....had a great evening!

We stopped here for a meal yesterday. The restaurant was full, but they managed to squeeze us in. So pleased they did, the food (lamb and ribs) was absolutely delicious. Wish we lived near this place, we'd be regulars! Thank you ☺️

Gorgeous location, scrummy food and great drinks. Staff were super friendly, will definitely return!

Lovely food, helpful friendly staff, great location, we will be visiting again

I made last minute plans to take some friends to dinner, and they recommended the Glasshouse. We didn’t have reservations, and showed up on a busy Friday night in the hopes that they'd have room for us. They were super accommodating, and ever so friendly. Despite being busy, the service was great. We even had the chef come to our table on several occasions. The atmosphere is perfect for enjoying conversation with your guests. Our meals were delicious, and dessert was also yummy. You can go for a nice walk afterwards on the public paths that surround the area. We will certainly be back to this hidden treasure.

We only visited for a meal but what meal. Great service, great choice, great food, and huge portions.

We went here for my brothers 40th Birthday Meal. And I cannot recommend this place enough!! Wonderful food...some of the best food I have had in a while. The staff are fantastic and can not do enough for you....so friendly and funny...especially the male waiter who we name Manwell...joining in on jokes making us all laugh. The pub is situated in a lovely spot and inside is just as wonderful. We will definitely be making the journey again to go back. 10000% deserved and the whole family had a wonderful afternoon there and could not say enough good thing about it and all the staff. Also the chef who made the most delicious food!!!

Fantastic food and delightful hosts. Really enjoyed our meal with you.

Say outside limited opening hours closed Monday and Tuesday, still a lovely pub under new owners. I did like the old forthright landlord. Prober pub land lord no kids no messing.

Mussels and fries in the garden. Perfect!

Great old country pub with a large garden. Very friendly staff, good selection of beers/cider on tap and the homemade pork scratchings were amazing!!

Had a fantastic meal here, really generous portions of a very interesting menu, we had monkfish and pigeon as starters for example. The food offering was definitely worth what we paid. Great traditional pub decor inside. We'll be back for more!

Stunning place in a beautiful secluded location. Very friendly and helpful staff. And the food. Oh my God,the food was gorgeous. Well worth a visit! Pigeon, pork, lamb and beef. The lamb and beef are from their own farm. Very romantic and rustic setting with log fires, wooden tables and taxidermy on the walls (some comical). Love this place.

This was my second visit to The Glasshouse, a traditional pub offering separate accommodation, though this review focuses solely on the pub as we did not stay overnight. The service was outstanding, characterised by attentive and friendly staff. The meal mostly impressed, with the majority of dishes hitting the mark, albeit with a few that didn’t quite meet expectations. Please note, there is a non-optional 10% service charge for parties of seven or more. Overall all an excellent meal nearly 5 stars.

The food here is lush! We had the bbq ribs, and two starters. Both were delicious! Very friendly staff too and dog friendly! A brilliant place to stop after the long trek down from May Hill, and the food certainly gives you energy for the climb back up!

Great atmosphere, superbly cooked food and very attentive staff. A treat 70th birthday lunch!!

Awesome pub in a good location for walkers or cyclists etc in the may Hill area to fill up or have a drink. The building also looks really pretty and has a nice history.

Lovely real unspoilt pub with decent slightly expensive food. Friendly staff. Mind your head!

Great old fashioned unspoilt pub with v good food.

Saturday 10.02.2024 Me Mrs Powell and Sister in Law along with Auntie Sylv and 3 close Friends have been for food . All I'll say is 10 out of 10 just go and try it for yourselves and I'd be VERY VERY surprised if you can find any faults. The food is absolutely first class. Alison the host and her husband the chef have it sorted . Thank you very much and as Arnold Schwarzenegger would say I'll be back " Many Thanks, Lyndon Powell

The Glasshouse is simply superb. We stayed in one of the new, one bed lodges and were bowled over by them. Add on top of that one of the most generous and high quality meals in the stunning historic pub and the location right next to May Hill and the Forest of Dean and it made for a perfect little break. We honestly can't praise it highly enough. Go ahead and book it. You won't be disappointed.

Lovely pub, very cosy. Staff are lovely. We didn't eat but saw others food and looked good. Will definitely come back!

What a lovely surprise to find new friendly and welcoming owners, great food and perfect service! This gorgeous traditional pub has now moved into a top slot in the area!

Group of 14 hikers , fed and watered with great service and amazing food . Thoroughly enjoyable way to finish a 7mike hike. Thank you to the staff👍

Absolutely superb meal for 4 at the Glass House. Wonderful selection of dishes with a wide range of fish. Out group enjoyed Sole, Monkfish and Guinea fowl. Very attentive and professional service from the staff. Probably the best in the region.

Amazing food, great service and lovely atmosphere.

We wanted to walk up May Hill and we’re looking for a near by pub. Found the glasshouse and decided to book. The pub is utterly charming with an interior more akin to a museum - felt like going back in time. The service was excellent and the choice of menu and quality of the food was superb. I had the roast rib eye which was probably the best pub roast I’d ever had! 5 big stars ⭐️

Amazing and Beautiful pub meet up with family before Christmas had food and drinks

Lovely genuine old style pub with lots of character. We sat by the open fire and enjoyed a lovely lunch. Great cider on tap.

Amazing pub! What a find!! Friendly staff, warming atmosphere and lovely food! Will be coming back. Need more time to be able to see all of the things on the walls!

We didn't stay here so can't comment on the rooms. We went for a drink and loved the atmosphere so we booked a table for the following evening. Although we were in the conservatory it was toasty warm and cosy without being on top of the next door table! The staff looked after us very well and were attentive and helpful. The extensive menu and specials board allowed us to feast on fish! The bouillabaisse was a wow meal and the duck in black cherry sauce was so tasty. We had two glasses of merlot and the cost was £80 for an excellent meal - well cooked and presented.

We stopped by en route to the Forest of Dean for the weekend and were wowed by every course. Brilliant flavour with every mouthful, great quality ingredients, all served with personality and flair. Steak was first-class, the gammon too. Spicy Chorizo appetiser is one of the best! All rounded off with great Banofee. Well worth the trip up the hill to such an idyllic pub and location. A candlelit table provided the perfect setting.

Went for lunch, ordered 2 gammon, 1 mussels (starter) and 2 bowls of chips between 4 people for the same table, ordered at the same time. The gammon came out, looked beautiful. After waiting over an hour we asked what happened to the two bowls of chips and mussels and were told they'd 'been pushed back behind other mains' after an hour and a half we ended up having a refund as had run out of time and needed to leave hungry. Very disappointing.

Fabulous, atmospheric inn. Mind your head though!

Very nice quiet pub/restaurant. Food is amazing with very welcoming owners. Would recommend the scallops in garlic sauce as a starter.

We had a fantastic meal here lovely place and a lovely waiter will definitely go again

Beautifully situated in a tiny hamlet. Wonderful food, good beers and welcoming staff.

🙏🌈🌎Have Been Here Many Times Service Is Impeccable And Food Is Of Superior And Wholesome Quality 🌎🌈🙏 Highly Recommended 🌈🙏🌎

Absolute gem of a traditional pub serving the most delicious quality food in a beautiful quiet hamlet. Fantastic menu choice, including a good choice of fish and sea food. Lovely outdoor space and garden but we sat in the conservatory which has been very sympathetically added to the original inn. The atmosphere is very cosy and friendly, no music which makes a nice change. Little cosy nooks, original feature, beams, fascinating artefacts and period pieces.

Just had an evening meal there for the first time. I have to say the food and service were amazing, first class! Will definitely be coming back.

Lovely food great service, can't wait to go back